North Shore (Fromme, Seymour, Cypress)

Where freeride was born, 20 minutes from downtown.

The steep, rooty mountains above North Vancouver gave the world ladders, skinnies and cedar bridges, and the NSMBA still keeps Fromme, Seymour and Cypress riding hard. There are friendlier new-school flow trails now, but most of it is technical and wet much of the year. It suits strong intermediate to expert riders; a local guide is the best way in.

At a glance

Main mountains

Fromme, Seymour, Cypress

Style

Steep tech, rock, roots and wooden features

From downtown

About 20–30 min

Trail stewards

NSMBA

Good for

Intermediate, Advanced, Expert

What’s here

• Cross-country
• Enduro
• Downhill
• Flow trails
• Lessons and camps
• Races and festivals

Rentals, guides and shops

• Endless Biking

  North Shore guided rides, beginner programs with bike and helmet, skills sessions and private lessons since 2004.

• Comor Sports

  North Shore trail bike rentals, sales and service.

• NSMBA

  Trail association: public trail days, the Fiver race series and the Women’s+ Enduro.

Events

“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• RaceOct 17, 2026Past

  Red Bull Hardline British Columbia

  The first Canadian edition of the most extreme downhill race, with huge gaps and 10 m drops at Cypress Mountain. Live on Red Bull TV; spectator tickets announced later.

Where to stay

• hotelPinnacle Hotel at the Pier

  Waterfront hotel in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver, with the SeaBus to downtown next door.

  15 min drive
• hostelHI Vancouver Downtown

  Budget beds downtown, about half an hour from the Fromme trailheads by car.

  30 min drive

Nearby

• Capilano Suspension Bridge Park · 10 min drive

  The swaying bridge over the Capilano canyon plus treetop and cliffside walkways.

• Grouse Mountain · 10 min drive

  Skyride gondola to city views, bears in the refuge and the Grouse Grind hike.

• Deep Cove Kayak · 15 min drive

  Kayak and paddleboard rentals and tours on Indian Arm below Seymour.

• Mount Seymour Provincial Park · 20 min drive

  Alpine hikes to Dog Mountain and the Seymour summits.

Getting there

• Vancouver International (YVR) · about 40 min drive
• Vancouver · about 0.5 hr
• Seattle · about 3 hr

Directions in Google Maps